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Working for Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham

Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham is a local independent charity. We help older people in Hammersmith and Fulham, offering activities, events, befriending and information. It's a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people's lives.

If there are no current vacancies listed below, please take a look at the other ways you can get involved with us.

Become a Trustee!

Are you passionate about improving the lives of older people? Do you have valuable skills in fundraising, charity governance, charity law, or older people? Do you want to give back to your community?

Then becoming one of our new trustees might be the ideal role for you!

About Us: We support older people to thrive in later life through enabling them to maintain their independence for longer, sustain their physical and mental health, and reduce loneliness and isolation. We run a wide range of services, including exercise and activity classes, a heavily subsidised two-course daily hot meal, free advice, befriending, a door-to-door shopping service and more!

Position: Trustee
Salary: N/A
Hours of Work: 5 hours per month

Deadline: Monday 18th November 2024

Role Overview:

• Shape the strategic direction of the charity
• Share responsibility for the good governance and legal compliance of the charity
• Play an active role in board meetings, contributing, challenging, and sharing where appropriate
• Prepare for board meetings in advance by reading all papers provided
• Attend fundraising and volunteer thanking events

What You'll Bring:

• Be passionately interested in ageing and older people
• Be able to think critically and objectively, and express your views clearly
• Be able to take in and evaluate a wide range of information
• Have an interest in the work of a Trustee and good governance
• Have the time needed for the role

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience would benefit Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham, and why you are interested in becoming one of our trustees. Applications should be sent to info@ageukhf.org.uk